The expo area dedicated to Startups, Scaleups, Accelerators, Incubators, innovative SMEs and investor delegations from all over the world. Inside, events and initiatives to encourage meetings with investors, incubators and international players.
MAIN SPONSOR
THEMATIC DISTRICT
AI | Companies | Startup | Events
Startup & VC District
Creators District
The district is dedicated to the world of content creation, agencies and their Creators, a vertical stage, the Creators live for live streaming from the Festival, the Creators Hive for working content in peace during the three days, and much more.
AI District
The best Artificial Intelligence solutions in a dedicated district thanks to the presence of Italian and international companies: they present products, software, services, and the latest innovations in AI.
Martech & E-Commerce District
Web Agencies, Tools and Services for E-commerce and leading digital players in an exhibition district present their solutions during the 3-day event.
Maker&Tech District
A space reserved for new technologies, robotics, drones and the most innovative products. Research institutes, Makers and innovative SMEs will be able to present their technology projects.
Other Districts
Districts also include those dedicated to institutions, territories-with villages, municipalities and cities for tourism promotion-to the world of publishing, as well as to the digital market and work.
Do you want to book a booth in the Expo Area?
ESPORTS & GAMING
Tournaments | Retrogaming | VR
You'll have the chance to connect with professional gamers and video game enthusiasts, experiencing the world of esports firsthand and testing the latest industry technologies within a dedicated area spanning over 300 square meters!
Arcade Zone
An authentic arcade with legendary arcade cabinets and special setups to relive the excitement of 1980s video games!
The History of Video Games
An interactive journey from the early prototypes of the 1960s to modern video games, featuring consoles, games, and rare pieces on display.
VR Experience
A dedicated area to the most cutting-edge technology that will immerse you in your favorite video games!
PS5/Xbox/Switch Area
The latest releases and the best video games all waiting to be tried out on numerous next-generation console stations.
Sim Racing
Ample space dedicated to driving games, simulators, and interactive stations for racing on tracks around the world, featuring challenges, tournaments, or free trials.
The House of the Dead Zone
Straight from the 90s, the iconic remake with modern light guns: wield the pistol and defeat your enemies!
Mario Kart 8 Experience
One of Nintendo's biggest successes in a multiplayer setup with 4 official Mario steering wheels!
Guitar Arena Stage
The classic Guitar Hero: grab your guitar and play the most iconic music from the world of video games, anime, movies, and TV series!
Supermario/Sonic Experience
Giant controllers and special setups to experience a unique gaming experience with some of the most iconic characters in gaming.
The Gamer's Lounge
Meetings, in-depth discussions, interviews about the world of video games: all the latest industry news, with the protagonists and creators of the moment.
DRONESOCCER
Show | Gaming
260 sqm Area
For the first time in Europe, the Drone Soccer club challenge arrives, the drone esports developed by the Advanced Mechatronics Technology Institute CAMTIC, in a real tournament between Korea, Italy, India, and China, exclusively at WMF 2024! Witness the competition and experience firsthand the excitement of an esport that resembles the Quidditch from the famous Harry Potter books!
Competition Area
In the dedicated area, you can watch live matches between professional Drone Soccer teams, who will be at BolognaFiere from June 13th to 15th: a unique spectacle, for the first time in Italy!
Test Area
An area dedicated to WMF participants will be equipped, where you can personally test the innovative e-sport, led by the FIDA team, Federation of International Dronesoccer Association.
Gravity
Jet Suit Flight Display
JUNE 13th - h.12:30 | TEST DRIVE AREA
Do you want to interview Gravity during the WMF?
Robotics and Innovative Technologies
Edutech
You can participate in innovative activities and pathways for inclusive and engaging experiences, such as those created by Mindsharing.
Virtual assistants
You'll be able to interact with virtual assistants (like those from Sync Lab) based on AI systems, trained to welcome and provide guidance.
Videomapping & AR
You'll be able to traverse immersive environments with anamorphic videos generated by AI, and experience unique multimedia experiences.
FIRST® Tech Challenge e FIRST® LEGO® League
At WMF, various FIRST® programs present in Italy were showcased. Artù is a Program Delivery partner for the FIRST® Tech Challenge and a Regional Partner for the FIRST® LEGO® League.
Brainwave-controlled drones
The Brain-Waves project by Cryptolab will demonstrate how to control a drone through brain impulses, without invasive tools or neural implants, before, during, and after Dronesoccer matches!
DO YOU WANT TO ACCESS THE EXPO AREA OF WMF?
Purchase the Fair Ticket
With this ticket, you get access to:
- All Open Stages
- Expo Area
This ticket is suitable for whom?
This ticket is suitable for those who want to learn about all the latest developments in the Artificial Intelligence, Martech, and Digital Innovation market, meeting thousands of exhibitors and startups from around the world. A comprehensive view of the future with B2B meetings, robotics, and business opportunities.
With this ticket, you have access to:
- All Open Stages on the chosen day
- Expo Area on the chosen day
This ticket is suitable for whom?
This ticket is suitable for those who want to learn about all the latest developments in the Artificial Intelligence, Martech, and Digital Innovation market, meeting thousands of exhibitors and startups from around the world. A comprehensive view of the future with B2B meetings, robotics, and business opportunities.
Job Placement
Among the thematic events found in the Expo Area is the Digital Job Fair, dedicated to professionals and companies in the Digital-Tech sector.
Inside, numerous initiatives are structured to facilitate the meeting between companies with open positions and professionals seeking employment. By taking advantage of the service, which is also active on the official WMF web app, if you represent a company you can select and meet resources in the ICT sector, senior professionals, Creators, junior resources and students entering the world of work; if, on the other hand, you are a professional looking for a job, you can request an interview from hundreds of companies from different industries: from martech to artificial intelligence, from tourism to e-commerce and many others.
Purchase the ticket that best suits you to access the WMF recruitment service!
B2B & B2C Opportunities
Come to WMF to make your business meetings
During the three days, opportunities for meetings and business matching are organized, ideal for stimulating connections between companies, professionals, startups, investors, institutions, and public administrations.
Within each pavilion, you will find B2B Areas where it will be possible to book desks and hold business meetings with companies, startups, or investment funds from over 89 countries. Moreover, the digital job placement service will always be active to facilitate the meeting between supply and demand for jobs in the digital-tech sector, and several speed meetings will be held to bring professionals and entities closer in a more informal context. If you are interested in pre-scheduled B2B packages, visit the dedicated page!
Purchase the ticket that best suits you and seize the opportunity to create business synergies!
OPEN STAGES
AI Tools & Services
AI for Health
Back-End & Cloud
Machine Learning
and many others
AUTOMOTIVE
4 Wheel - 2 Wheel | Test Drive
At the WMF, you'll be able to perform real Test Drives thanks to the vehicles from
PLAYGROUNDS
Sport fishing and scuba diving
Modern pentathlon
Clay pigeon shooting
Gliding
and many others
At the WMF, you'll be able to get close to a variety of traditional sports with engaging activities and simulators
FIPSAS
The Italian Federation of Sport Fishing and Underwater Activities will bring a 300 square meter pool and two simulators for immersive experiences.
FIPM
Thanks to the Italian Modern Pentathlon Federation, you'll be able to experience fencing, laser run, and indoor soccer.
FITAV
The Italian Clay Pigeon Shooting Federation will present a simulator for you to experience firsthand the thrill of clay pigeon shooting.
AERO CLUB
You'll be able to experience glider flying through a state-of-the-art simulator from the Aero Club Italia.
FIB
The Italian Bocce Federation will bring a mobile court to the fair for practicing this traditional sport.
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENTS
Emerging Bands | DJs | Buskers
Certified International Trade Fair
JUNE 13 · 14 · 15, 2024
BOLOGNAFIERE
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